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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
111
Capacity
108
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to providing quality education. However, GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 17% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths and an Attainment 8 score of 11.8. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's supportive environment, as it serves a smaller cohort of 111 pupils.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 11.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 17% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 9% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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51.76541, -0.34019 · AL3 5RP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117674
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.batchwood.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Batchwood School rated by Ofsted?
Batchwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is Batchwood School a good school?
Batchwood School scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Batchwood School in GCSEs?
Batchwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 11.8. 17% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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